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2011.05.30 Announcements
Joint Symposium by British Embassy Tokyo & GRIPS “Science Advice in a Crisis: Fukushima and its Aftermath”
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A joint symposium by the British Embassy in Tokyo & GRIPS called “Science Advice in a Crisis: Fukushima and its Aftermath” was held at GRIPS on May 30.
About 300people attended the symposium. It was broadcast live online via Ustream, and participants took questions via Twitter.
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Purpose
To provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges involved in providing quick and accurate advice to political decision-makers in an uncertain and fast-moving environment and communicating complex risks to the public.
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Program
| 14:30 |
Opening Remarks by Professor Atsushi Sunami, GRIPS |
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14:31 |
Welcome by: Professor Masuo Aizawa, CSTP |
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14:32 – 14:35 |
Purpose of the Symposium & Introduction of Guest Speaker |
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14:35 – 15:00 |
Presentation: “Science Advice in a Crisis: Fukushima and its Aftermath” |
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15:00 – 15:10 |
Comments on the presentation by Mr. Ikegami |
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15:10 – 15:30 |
Question & answer session |
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15:35 – 16:30 |
Panel Discussion / Q&A Session (facilitated by Mr. Akira Ikegami)
Mr. David Warren CMG, British Ambassador to Japan |
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16:30 |
Closing remarks by Dr. Atsushi Sunami, GRIPS |
